Virat Kohli Chants 'Jai Shree Mahakal' at Ujjain Temple Before Crucial ODI

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Virat Kohli Chants 'Jai Shree Mahakal' at Ujjain Temple Before Crucial ODI
- •Virat Kohli visited Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, ahead of the 3rd ODI against New Zealand.
- •He was accompanied by teammate Kuldeep Yadav and participated in the early-morning Bhasma Aarti ritual.
- •Kohli was seen chanting "Jai Shree Mahakal" and bowing in prayer, as captured in a widely shared video.
- •The visit highlights a blend of sport and spirituality before the series decider at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
- •Other cricketers like Gautam Gambhir and KL Rahul have also visited the temple before important matches.
Why It Matters: Virat Kohli sought spiritual blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple before India's decisive 3rd ODI vs New Zealand.
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